Frank Skuhala August 7, 1934 – February 20, 2016 Survived by his devoted family, wife Norah, daughter Michelle (granddaughter Maiya), and son Wayne. Born in Prsetinci, Slovenia, he served as a fighter pilot in the Yugoslavian airforce for 5 years before heading to Canada, arriving via ship to Montreal in 1956. Moving his way […]
Archives for February 2016
Dick Cannings – on the hill
As the NDP critic for post-secondary education, I’ve met with a number of groups over the past weeks and months to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing universities, colleges and technical institutions, as well as with the students who are working hard to better their futures. And the benefits to post-secondary education are many. It […]
Condolences
Richard (Dick) Ritco May 4, 1927 – Feb 17, 2016 It is with deep sadness that the family of Richard (Dick) Thomas Ritco announces his passing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Dick was born on May 4, 1927 in Grand Forks, B.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Viola, of 64 years; his two […]
NEEDS HELP!
Mike Watson, Constellation Brands National Viticulturalist – Update: Michael heads to Vancouver today and will be flown to Hong Kong for surgery. Local Viticulturalist with Constellation Brands in Oliver, Mike Watson, has been diagnosed with a rare liver condition and urgently needs a transplant. He has been given 6 months to live. He lives in […]
Government reaches out on Osoyoos closures
Brenda Dorosz and her family had just sat down to dinner last Wednesday when the phone began to ring. Brenda said the call display said Victoria. To her surprise the call was from the Minister of Education Mike Bernier. The minister had been asked to phone Mr. Dorosz as she was the chief organizer for […]
Seniors to benefit from MSP – new rules
Medical Services Plan premium assistance to benefit seniors OLIVER – More people than ever qualify for assistance with Medical Services Plan premiums next year and it’s important to remind seniors to ensure they are eligible, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson said today. A recent survey by B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie showed just 39 per cent […]
Watching a coyote
Audrey MacNaughton
Photographer Jeremy Cook
Look south – Vaseux Lake